stibium

an·ti·mo·ny (Sb),

(an'-ti-mō'nē), Do not confuse this word with antinomy.

A metallic element, atomic no. 51, atomic wt. 121.757, valences 0, -3, +3, +5; used in alloys; toxic and irritating to the skin and mucous membranes.

Synonym(s): stibium

[G. anti + monos, not found alone]

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stibium

(stib'e-um) [L. stibium, fr Gr. stibi, stimmi, fr Egyptian] SbAntimony.

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